Jessica Ogwumike
Email Address: oogwumik@uic.eduCollege: Medicine
Title: Visiting Research Specialist
Webpage: imagestudy.uic.edu
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
IMAGE, a family-based HIV/STI intervention engaging Black girls (ages 14-18 years old) and their male caregivers. IMAGE focuses on building healthy relationships, role modeling, and communication to better protect Black girls. IMAGE is delivered over Saturdays and Sundays at local community-based organizations on the South and West sides. Our RCT compares IMAGE to a standard health promotion curriculum to evaluate the curriculum's impact on STI incidence and behavior change outcomes, while assessing theoretical themes around protecting Black girls' sexual and reproductive health. Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 3 Qualifications of a Student:
Interest in Social and Behavioral Research Prior experience with community health work and working with Black and queer communities Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
Support with weekend workshops on the south and west sides, particularly with STI testing in community settings Support with building reproductive/sexual health resource lists and goodie bags for participants Contact researcher via URE Email Webform
